Four years on from Covid-19: What you need to know about new variants, vaccines, and staying safe
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Quick Glance: JN.1 Variant: Latest on Covid Developments
- The JN.1 variant may be more transmissible, but does not cause more severe Covid cases.
- Covid cases are on the rise, driven by the JN.1 variant, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- JN.1 accounts for about 21% of Covid cases in the US, up from 8% just two weeks ago, according to the CDC.
- The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest', indicating genetic changes that could enhance its spread.
Could researchers develop a vaccine to lower bad cholesterol?: In a recent study in mice, researchers have experimented with a potential vaccine that might help ...
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Millions of Covid-19 vaccine doses wasted as officials mull over rollout for 2024
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49.7 million COVID-19 jabs wasted: DOH: Senator Pia Cayetano, DOH's budget sponsor, said of the figure, 26.2 million doses were donated while 23 ...
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WHO recommends malaria vaccine that will be rolled out next year: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended on Monday the use of a second malaria vaccine ...
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WHO recommends malaria vaccine that will be rolled out next year: The vaccine will be available in mid-2024 in other countries. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/world/europe/who-recommends-malaria-vaccine-roll-out-in-early-2024-in-some-african-countries
Cervical cancer: FG gets six million doses of HPV vaccine - Healthwise: Lara Adejoro …targets six million girls for HPV vaccination in 16 states The Federal ...
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DOH reports 1,164 new COVID cases, 11 more deaths: The Department of Health on Tuesday said it logged 1,164 new COVID-19 cases from September 18 to 24.
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Commentary: How is ‘variant of interest’ Eris different from other Omicron variants?
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Four-fifths of Australian adults have failed to get a bivalent booster. Here’s why that is a problem
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Covid-19: Hongkongers to get Moderna bivalent booster option for protection against multiple strains of coronavirus after mid-September
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Quick Glance: Moderna and Pfizer: Strong Response to New COVID Variant
- Moderna's vaccine shows strong response to BA.2.86 variant in clinical trials
- Pfizer's vaccine shows strong antibody response to BA.2.86 in mouse study
- Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are based on mRNA technology
- European authorities have approved Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, Moderna vaccine pending
What’s the Worst-Case Scenario for BA.2.86?: A new wave. A new variant. A new vaccine. Do we know COVID’s annual pattern yet?
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It looks like Covid-19 is on the move again – how concerned should we be?: Two new strains of the Omicron variant are prompting concerns for illness severity and ...
irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2023/09/04/it-looks-like-covid-19-is-on-the-move-again-how-concerned-should-we-be/
DOH mulls reduced donations of new monovalent XBB vaccine: It took more than two months to use up the 391,000 donated bivalent vaccines, indicating low demand ...
rappler.com/nation/philippines-department-health-mulls-reduced-donations-monovalent-xbb-vaccine/
Eris variant’s spread shows Covid not dead yet: EG.5 is a family of Omicron variants (descended from XBB.1.9.2) that first appeared back in February 2023 ...
asiatimes.com/2023/08/eris-variants-spread-shows-covid-not-dead-yet/
Quick Glance: New Covid Variant EG.5 Named 'Eris'
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a new sub-variant of Covid called EG.5 - unofficially named 'Eris' - a variant of interest and is asking countries to monitor it as cases grow globally.
- But the organization says it poses a low risk to public health, with no evidence that it causes more severe disease than other variants circulating at the moment.
Are bivalent vaccines now available to the general public?: Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag sought to clarify the sectors covered by the rollout of the free ...
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DOH rolls out bivalent jabs among immunocompromised individuals: Herbosa said the bivalent vaccines would expire on Aug. 30.
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Do you need a COVID booster for your summer vacation? Experts weigh in: New COVID-19 cases have decreased in Canada – and so has the vaccination uptake ...
globalnews.ca/news/9786087/summer-travel-covid-booster-canada-experts/
PH records 1,302 new COVID cases during the last week of July: The DOH likewise reported that 78 million individuals or 100.44 percent of its target population ...
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President Marcos Jr. has withdrawn the state of public health emergency in the Philippines due to COVID-19 ... Show more #PatrolNgPilipino news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/17/23/doh-studying-bivalent-jabs-as-1st-or-2nd-booster
FDA: Bivalent jabs can be boosters for aged 12 up: The sale of bivalent anti-COVID vaccines may soon be allowed for licensed Philippine pharmacies and hospitals.
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The FDA has a reminder for those who want to buy the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available in pharmacies and hospitals ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/17/23/doh-studying-bivalent-jabs-as-1st-or-2nd-booster
DOH studying bivalent jabs as 1st or 2nd booster: The Department of Health is studying whether it could offer the COVID bivalent vaccines as a first or second ...
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Supreme Court junks petitions vs COVID policies: The Supreme Court has junked 3 petitions that sought to question various pandemic regulations.
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Moderna requests FDA authorization for updated COVID shot: Moderna announced Thursday it has submitted an application to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
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Quick Glance: Moderna seeks FDA authorization for updated COVID vaccine
- Moderna has submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking authorization for its updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the XBB.1.5 subvariant.
- In accordance with FDA recommendations, Moderna is developing a monovalent vaccine to target XBB.1.5.
- Preliminary clinical data from Moderna demonstrates a strong immune response from the XBB.1.5 monovalent vaccine against XBB-descendent lineage viruses.
- Pending authorization, the updated vaccine will be available in time for the fall vaccination season.
COVID-19 bivalent boosters launched in the Philippines: Healthcare workers and senior citizens are first in line to receive the initial batch of 390 ...
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Next COVID vaccine should target XBB strain, FDA committee says: The CDC now estimates XBB sublineages comprise nearly 99% of circulating coronavirus in the U.S. ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-06-15/covid-vaccine-should-target-xbb-strain-fda-committee-says
Covid-19: Malaysia to receive 2.7 million bivalent vaccines as replacement: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will receive 2.7 million doses of the new generation ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/12/covid-19-malaysia-to-receive-27-million-bivalent-vaccines-as-replacement
PH gets first COVID bivalent vaccine donated by Lithuania: DOH Sec. Leonita Gorgolon said the bivalent vaccine is designed to provide protection against the ...
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Bivalent vaccines to boost immunity vs COVID-19: OCTA Research: The public is urged to avail of COVID-19 bivalent vaccines and booster shots to boost their ...
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People 60 and above, and medically vulnerable urged to get Covid-19 bivalent vaccine booster shot
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PH working to get more COVID-19 bivalent jabs: new health chief: Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the Philippines is exhausting efforts to obtain additional ...
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Herbosa eyes private sector talks on PPP projects: 'I will talk to them, talk to them and find out what they can contribute and I think many will not ...
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Expert says more bivalent COVID vaccines in PH needed: An infectious diseases expert on Tuesday hoped the country would secure enough supply of the bivalent ...
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DOH is laying out when the rollout of bivalent vaccines against #COVID19 .
This follows the arrival of the first batch of vaccine donated by Lithuania ... Show more https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/04/23/bivalent-vaccines-to-boost-immunity-vs-covid-19-octa-research
U.S. Authorizes a New Round of Covid Boosters: Older Americans and those with weakened immune systems, groups still particularly vulnerable to the virus ...
nytimes.com/2023/04/19/health/covid-boosters-seniors.html
Do I need a second Covid-19 booster? What to know about new FDA, CDC guidance.: Streamlined recommendations are now available for Pfizer’s and Moderna’s bivalent ...
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Is the new Covid-19 booster for you? Our medical analyst explains: The FDA authorized a second bivalent booster for certain individuals most vulnerable to severe ...
cnn.com/2023/04/26/health/coronavirus-bivalent-booster-vaccine-pandemic-health-wellness/
COVID Shots Are Still One Giant Experiment: This year's might include XBB.1 and … perhaps no other strain.
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FDA Authorizes Another Covid Booster Shot for People Over 65: Seniors and people with compromised immune systems may get a second bivalent booster if at least ...
nytimes.com/2023/04/18/health/covid-booster-shots-seniors.html
Covid experts concerned at low uptake of Omicron booster: There's a distinct 'lack of urgency' to get the latest covid booster - and experts say that needs to ...
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Some adults 65 and over won’t get new COVID shot. Here’s why — and what experts think
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The DOH is leaving the decision to the schools whether to return the class to online learning amid the increase in cases of #COVID19 ... Show more https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/16/23/ph-to-receive-first-delivery-of-bivalent-covid-vaccines-next-week
FDA clears the way for additional bivalent boosters for certain vulnerable individuals
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The Health Ministry is waiting for the Attorney-General’s Chambers' approval for the procurement of Covid-19 bivalent vaccines ... Show more
FDA to okay second omicron-targeting booster for some, officials say : The Biden administration is moving to make the shot available for older people and those ...
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U.S. Authorizes a New Round of Covid Boosters: Older Americans and those with weakened immune systems, groups still particularly vulnerable to the virus ...
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FDA will let some adults get a second boost of the bivalent COVID-19 shot: Older adults and others at high risk will soon be able to get a second shot of the ...
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Q&A: Dr. Peter Hotez on XBB.1.16, boosters and what comes next: Dr. Peter Hotez on the COVID XBB.1.16 variant, a strange new symptom and possible annual boosters
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Where are the updated Covid-19 vaccines?: The health ministry owes the public an explanation for the delay in ensuring that they receive the bivalent vaccine.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2023/04/21/where-are-the-updated-covid-19-vaccines/
CDC has approved a spring COVID booster for some. Do you need it?: Another COVID-19 booster shot is on the way as federal health officials look to further ...
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CDC greenlights another round of COVID booster shots: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday moved to make a second omicron booster ...
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U.S. FDA to soon decide on second round of Omicron-tailored boosters - WSJ: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is close to making a decision on authorization ...
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How Often Should People Get COVID Boosters?: Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology ...
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New bivalent booster vaccines highly effective in reducing Covid deaths and hospitalisations, study finds
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COVID-19 levels relatively high and holding, modelling shows: "The level is higher than we would like. We want to find ways to get that level down," said Dr ...
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Inquiry into ‘unacceptable’ levels of forestry slash announced | Live Updates: Live Updates for Feb 23 2023
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Coronavirus: more mainland Chinese visitors in Hong Kong, but they’re not rushing for bivalent vaccine...
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Province urging high-risk residents to get spring COVID booster: COVID-19 boosters are available for high-risk Manitobans this spring, and most Manitobans will ...
winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2023/03/20/province-urging-high-risk-residents-to-get-spring-covid-booster
CDC urges bivalent booster in new push. Will people listen?: Three years into the pandemic, COVID-19 vaccines are an increasingly hard sell – especially in ...
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Health Minister Ayesha Verrall announces new Covid-19 vaccine as booster for everyone over 30
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No ‘elevated risk’ of stroke from Pfizer’s bivalent COVID shot, Health Canada says
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Updated boosters are cutting the risk of getting sick from Covid-19 by about half
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Number of Brazilians in default hit record in January - The Rio Times: The year began with 70 million Brazilians in default. According to data released by Serasa ...
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Singapore data for bivalent COVID-19 vaccines does not show increased risk of stroke: MOH
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Macau hotels with the highest occupancy rate since start of pandemic - The Rio Times
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IMF calls for 'ambitious adjustments' to Angola's recovery plan - The Rio Times
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Public tender to acquire 80% of Guinea Telecom's capital kicks off in April - The Rio Times
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People aren’t getting the COVID booster. Employers can change that: As more companies shift to a hybrid work model, employers can encourage workers to get their ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/covid-booster-office-hybrid-17799620.php
No increased stroke risk from bivalent vaccine: MOH: The safety profile of the bivalent mRNA vaccines is similar to that of the monovalent versions ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/no-increased-stroke-risk-from-bivalent-vaccine-moh
Dept issues reassurance about mRNA jabs' safety: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has moved to dispel concerns about the efficacy and safety of both ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2516166/dept-issues-reassurance-about-mrna-jabs-safety
Taiwan announces 'vaccine + 1' COVID jab campaign: Unvaccinated, under-vaccinated, and unboosted residents eligible for 'vaccine + 1' shots
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4819168
Weather forces Hipkins’ helicopter to abandon Wairoa trip | Live Updates: Live Updates for Feb 23 2023
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Chinese flock to Hong Kong to get private Covid booster shots: Travel packages also advertised in Macau as interest grows in mRNA vaccines unavailable on ...
theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/13/chinese-flock-to-hong-kong-to-get-private-covid-booster-shots-mrna-vaccine
Govt to roll out new vaccine next month: The Public Health Ministry will begin the roll-out of Pfizer's BA.1 bivalent Covid-19 vaccine next month ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2509239/govt-to-roll-out-new-vaccine-next-month
Omicron COVID booster cuts hospitalization in over 65s, Israeli study finds: The Omicron-adapted COVID-19 vaccine booster developed by Pfizer Inc (PFE ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/israeli-study-finds-omicron-covid-booster-cuts-hospitalization-65-2023-01-09/
Three years into the pandemic, nursing home residents are still in Covid’s crosshairs
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2 more countries offer bivalent vaccine donations to PH: Two more countries have offered to donate bivalent COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines ...
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CDC adds Covid-19 vaccinations to immunization schedules for children, adults: The guidance formalizes current recommendations, and does not mandate vaccines.
politico.com/news/2023/02/09/cdc-adds-covid-19-vaccinations-to-official-immunization-schedules-for-children-adults-00082040
Do you need another COVID booster? We asked infectious disease experts and the CDC
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